During the final stages of Daly Field construction and coming into preseason, it was advertised to us that we would have access to a locker room that would be ours to use exclusively, and throughout the past month we have taken the time to make it our home. However, it was brought to our attention yesterday that Brighton High School football team has asked to use the two locker rooms designated to Simmons Field Hockey and Soccer for their opponents to use during home games.
In order for them to utilize this space, we would need to completely empty it of any personalization, as well as all the equipment left there for use at practice and games. By doing so, we would completely give up the advantage of having a true “home field”. In our current situation, we already make a daily commute to Daly Field, which has impacted many of our academic and personal schedules. The sacrifice to give up the exclusive use of our locker rooms is one that we feel is not justified. We recognize that this is a shared facility with Brighton, and as it stands right now, we share the space equally. However, if Brighton’s opponents were to use our locker rooms, it would surpass the equity that is held. Furthermore, Brighton has asked to use the field hockey field for their visitors to warm up on, forcing Field Hockey to end their practice early on Fridays. This would happen a total of 8 Fridays during our fall season.
We believe that these actions go against the values of Simmons athletics. During recruitment, and again at the start of every season, we are reminded as athletes at a women’s-centered college that we are put first. The overview of athletics on the website states this clearly, “Unlike coeducational institutions where women's teams often take a back seat to the men's programs, Simmons gives its ‘Sharks’ the best practice times, outstanding equipment and facilities, and funding.” It is apparent that the promises made to us aren’t being upheld.
Thank you for taking our concerns into consideration. Through this we would like to see a change regarding Brighton’s use of our facilities. We hope that we will not be forced to give up our resources to the opponents of a high school boy's football program.
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Reached 250 supporters
September 9, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2016
63 Comments
My daughter was told before she even decided to attend Simmons that there would be a soccer field, and it took longer then anticipated so we are disappointed that the facility is not what was promised.
The players need to be able to leave their gear and not have to carry it back and forth to campus. They were promised a locker room and shouldnt' have to give up their personal space to a visiting football team. The school has invested millions of dollars for access to quality facilites for the athletes.
Not cool. Simmons athletes were promised a home and now they're being kicked out. Come on guys. We're better than this. Our athletes deserve better. They shouldn't have to fight for something that is rightfully theirs.
Considering how much these women already give up to bring honor and dollars to Simmons, they are being disregarded, dishonored, and disrespected by their administration. And this, on top of large tuition fees, minuscule dorm rooms and few amenities. How can any of this be remotely justified?
That should be there locker room and there's alone .You risk vandelism and loss of property if you allow this
Doesn't surprise me coming from Brighton..... Not fair
Don't treat females like second-class athletes, and don't break the law.
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During the final stages of Daly Field construction and coming into preseason, it was advertised to us that we would have access to a locker room that would be ours to use exclusively, and throughout the past month we have taken the time to make it our home. However, it was brought to our attention yesterday that Brighton High School football team has asked to use the two locker rooms designated to Simmons Field Hockey and Soccer for their opponents to use during home games.
In order for them to utilize this space, we would need to completely empty it of any personalization, as well as all the equipment left there for use at practice and games. By doing so, we would completely give up the advantage of having a true “home field”. In our current situation, we already make a daily commute to Daly Field, which has impacted many of our academic and personal schedules. The sacrifice to give up the exclusive use of our locker rooms is one that we feel is not justified. We recognize that this is a shared facility with Brighton, and as it stands right now, we share the space equally. However, if Brighton’s opponents were to use our locker rooms, it would surpass the equity that is held. Furthermore, Brighton has asked to use the field hockey field for their visitors to warm up on, forcing Field Hockey to end their practice early on Fridays. This would happen a total of 8 Fridays during our fall season.
We believe that these actions go against the values of Simmons athletics. During recruitment, and again at the start of every season, we are reminded as athletes at a women’s-centered college that we are put first. The overview of athletics on the website states this clearly, “Unlike coeducational institutions where women's teams often take a back seat to the men's programs, Simmons gives its ‘Sharks’ the best practice times, outstanding equipment and facilities, and funding.” It is apparent that the promises made to us aren’t being upheld.
Thank you for taking our concerns into consideration. Through this we would like to see a change regarding Brighton’s use of our facilities. We hope that we will not be forced to give up our resources to the opponents of a high school boy's football program.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 9, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2016
63 Comments
As it is now brighten high school has 2 locker rooms out of 4 . Why do they deserve more than half? They asked and we say NO!
My daughter was told before she even decided to attend Simmons that there would be a soccer field, and it took longer then anticipated so we are disappointed that the facility is not what was promised.
The players need to be able to leave their gear and not have to carry it back and forth to campus. They were promised a locker room and shouldnt' have to give up their personal space to a visiting football team. The school has invested millions of dollars for access to quality facilites for the athletes.
Not cool. Simmons athletes were promised a home and now they're being kicked out. Come on guys. We're better than this. Our athletes deserve better. They shouldn't have to fight for something that is rightfully theirs.
Considering how much these women already give up to bring honor and dollars to Simmons, they are being disregarded, dishonored, and disrespected by their administration. And this, on top of large tuition fees, minuscule dorm rooms and few amenities. How can any of this be remotely justified?
That should be there locker room and there's alone .You risk vandelism and loss of property if you allow this
Doesn't surprise me coming from Brighton..... Not fair
Don't treat females like second-class athletes, and don't break the law.
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As it is now brighten high school has 2 locker rooms out of 4 . Why do they deserve more than half? They asked and we say NO!